Due to ongoing company growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Production Operator to join our team at Mallows Bottling. Founded in 2021, Mallows Beverages has fast become a key player in the UK spirits scene, with over 30 product and business awards to its name. We have recently expanded to producing soft drinks, too. Our contract bottling production facility is situated in Coedely, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Here we create our brands as well as contract bottling for customers from across the UK - we are a BRCGS AA site.
If you love working in the drinks industry & want to make a difference, we look forward to meeting you.
THE ROLE:
Within this role you will be responsible for the preparation, bottling, packaging and handling of a range of dry goods, finished goods and bulk liquids, using company approved standard operating procedures, whilst abiding with all relevant company policies for health & safety, hygiene and quality to ensure that these products comply with the agreed specification and are prepared in time to satisfy the production programme.
This job role will be shift pattern led, either working 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm, alternating weekly.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE COMPETENCIES:
- Operate production and packaging equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with product specifications, SOPs and company procedures.
- Ensure the correct labels, packaging materials and consumables are available and used throughout production.
- Feed and monitor production equipment, undertaking line changeovers and adjustments as required.
- Identify and rectify basic equipment faults and escalate issues where necessary.
- Help to ensure machinery is operated at optimum performance levels whilst maintaining product quality standards.
- Minimise material wastage, product loss and downtime through effective operation of equipment and processes.
- Provide input into the completion of production records and associated documentation accurately and within required timescales.
- Help to maintain high standards of GMP, hygiene, housekeeping and health & safety within the production area.
- Help to complete and sign off quality, food safety and production checks in accordance with company procedures.
- Ensure product specifications, work instructions and quality standards are followed at all times.
- Escalate any quality, food safety, equipment or safety concerns promptly and take appropriate action where required.
- Assist in the training and development of Production Operators and agency staff, where required.
- Support the Shift Supervisor in the day-to-day running of the production lines and act as deputy, if required.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by management.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have previous experience in a food-manufacturing environment.
- Be self-motivated, dedicated, resourceful, adaptable, and flexible.
- Be a team player with good communication.
- Have the ability to freely contribute to continuous improvement and suggestions.
- Be punctual.
- Possess a good level of literacy and numeracy.
- Desire to undertake ongoing training.
- Preferably hold a current FLT license.
- Have the ability to work at heights.
- Have GCSE Level or equivalent education.
Our Values at Mallows Bottling:
We are a family business with strong values and a culture where employees feel engaged and have a strong sense of ownership. We understand what success means for the business and our customers - we are a training and learning company, we enjoy our work and have fun in doing so.
We have a set of 5 values that were created to explain what it means to be a member of the Mallows Family.
Drive and Determination – We constantly push ourselves to be our best, we focus on solutions and we arrive every day inspired to make an impact through our talents, passion, and hard work.
Teamwork & Collaboration – We win and lose as a team; we share knowledge and insights across the company to help each other grow individually and as a team.
Trust – We play to our strengths and acknowledge our weaknesses. Growth comes from being outside of our comfort zone. We expect 100% loyalty to the company and brands - nothing less will be accepted.
Honesty – We are honest, transparent, and committed to what’s best for our customers and our company.
Respect – We respect others' views and we communicate our views in a respectful way and treat people how we want to be treated.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Porth CF39: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to works shift patterns?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
